Introduction to Power Wheelchairs 2024 Power Wheelchair Scripting Cushions & Seating Presented by Quantum Australia Clinical Educator, Andrew Lopez in October 2024, this practical presentation aims to help therapists gain skills to select the optimal power wheelchair base, aligning choices with individual goals, environmental needs and driving comfort. Understanding the significance of a well-matched power base, therapists enhance mobility solutions, meeting practical requirements while resonating with each participant’s unique aspirations. Download PDF [6 mb]
MAT Evaluation 101 – Assessment to Prescription 2024 Power Wheelchair Scripting Cushions & Seating This hands-on workshop presented by Sunrise Medical Clinical Director, Amy Bjornson in September 2024 is designed to provide applicable concepts to those involved in seating and wheelchair prescription. Emphasis is placed on the value of the ‘hands-on’ seating assessment - both supine and sitting. It provides practical tips and tricks to make you much more comfortable doing a MAT assessment, and help you translate that evidence to increase wheelchair trial success and efficiency. Download PDF [4 mb]
Wheelchair Seating Simplified Cushions & Seating This session was presented by Medifab Clinical Educator, Edward Milner at Power Mobility in August 2024. It covers practical considerations to address common postural deviations in wheelchair seating, the relationship between human biomechanics and wheelchair seating prescription, the Seating Assessment Process, and how to match the product to the postural presentation. Download PDF [4 mb]
HIA Postural Challenges & Seating Solutions Cushions & Seating This session was presented by Dr Barend ter Haar at Power Mobility in July 2024. It discusses the prevalence of inappropriate wheelchair seating, what the implications are and how it can be addressed. Find out what makes a good cushion, what a good back system should provide, and what pressure mapping can and cannot tell us. Download PDF [6 mb]
Alternative Power Controls Power Wheelchair Scripting Alternative drive controls for power wheelchairs, such as Eye Gaze, allow the prescribing therapist to give more wheelchair users the freedom of mobility when a standard drive controller is inaccessible. But where do you start? And how do you know that the control provided is the best control for the longevity of that wheelchair prescription? This presentation from Linds Rehab explores the choices on offer in the world of alternative drive controllers, providing a greater understanding of when to prescribe them. Download PDF [3 mb]
Seating Solutions & Strategies Cushions & Seating Power Wheelchair Scripting This comprehensive wheelchair seating presentation conducted by Sunrise Medical Clinical Director, Amy Bjornson, was specifically designed for therapists looking to upskill their wheelchair mobility and seating skills, including cushions, backrests and headrests. This presentation briefly reviews best practice evidence, discusses early and late intervention seating strategies, and illustrates what the Jay portfolio can offer for posture promotion and skin protection. It also covers how to manage postural asymmetries and modifications available through the Jay Your Way program. Download PDF [2 mb]
Introduction to MAT (Mechanical Assessment Tool) Power Wheelchair Scripting Cushions & Seating Therapists are often asked for the completed MAT assessment as part of their clinical justification for complex AT prescription. Are you confident in knowing the where, when, why and how of the MAT evaluation process? This presentation by Linds Rehab Clinical Educator, Jace Goh, explores hands-on assessment techniques to map skeletal landmarks, interpreting joint range of motion and the impact of high and low muscle tone on seated postures and functional patterns. Learn how the outcomes of the MAT will assist with evaluating postural alignment for the intervention of supportive seating systems and 24-hour postural management plans. Download PDF [4 mb]
Case Study: NDIS Funding for Power Elevating Legrest Funding Power Wheelchair Scripting NDIS Advice in Response to Application for a Power Wheelchair with Power Elevating Leg Rest. Having trouble getting Power Elevating Leg Rests approved for your clients by the NDIS? Here’s a case study that may help you understand why it is being declined. Download PDF [148 kb]
Seating & Mobility Evaluation Form Power Wheelchair Scripting Cushions & Seating The Seating & Mobility Evaluation form is intended to serve as an example and guide as to what to include when evaluating a client for seating and/or a wheelchair. In order to recommend the most appropriate seating and wheelchair for a client, it is essential that a thorough evaluation takes place. Download PDF [2 mb]
